Tim Hanks - Furman University, Greenville, SC

Professor: Tim Hanks

Department: Chemistry

College: Furman University, Greenville, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHM120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Course is set up very clearly. You know exactly what you'll get and whether you need to show up. Be prepared to teach yourself a lot. Hanks style is very much: you need to know this, don't worry about that. Lectures can be boring if you don't participate. USE THE MODEL KIT! Tests aren't hard if you study practice tests, quizzes, and HW probs.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he had no idea what he was talking about. he even said he looked things up on wikipedia. class was not worth it

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Like his Organic course, Hank's BioOrg course was very clearly set up, letting you know exactly his expectations. Material was really interesting, and not NEARLY as demanding as organic. Limited knowledge of how applicable to human systems, but still really enjoyed.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHM120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Who says Organic is hard? Hanks makes this subject easier than HES! Guarenteed A! You don't even have to come to lecture!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHM120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Hanks isn't the best classroom teacher, but if you get him alone, he is really helpful. O-Chem is hard, period, so be prepared to work regardless of which teacher you get. With Hanks you will probably teach yourself a little more than usual, but this is helpful in the end.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really chill...like to have fun...definitely a hard teacher, but if you take his class you can ask him to drink liquid nitrogen and he will...sweet

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Good professor. He is easier than Goess because he gives partial credit and doesn't put Graduate School level reactions and syntheses on his exams. He is a nice guy and funny too. I recommend him if you must take organic.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Not a bad teacher, but not a good one. If you really love chemistry and study A LOT you'll do okay. If you are like most everyone else then you won't. Tests are not what you expect and not like the practice tests/quizzes. Gives a lot of partial credit tho.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hard class by definition, but he doesn't make it unmanageable. His explainations are clear if you pay attention. If you do well on the tests, he is sometimes very generous with partial credit.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

one word: RUN!! His nots are very disorganized and you end up teaching yourself organic chemistry. The class is hard enough and having him as a professor doesn't help. The tests were hard and there were random questions on them. Study WAY in advance to even have a chance at passing.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

hard clas by definition, Trzupek's teaching style suited me more, but he's there for help when you need him. Work hard, study your notes DAILY, and you'll do fine.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This man cannot teach...his notes were sporadic and extremely disorganized and his teaching manner was completely frivolous. His tests were difficult because he expected you to read and memorize the book. You must read the book and be able to teach yourself to learn organic from him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHM21
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prepare to teach yourself Organic Chemistry. He tries, but his notes just aren't very good. Memorize every compound he writes on the board - they'll show up on tests. He'll ask for obscure things. I actually found his tests harder than Trzupek's. Really nice guy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Perhaps one of the worst teachers I've had

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Kinda disorganized but a nice guy and his tests and grading are easier than Truzpek's.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is the best for CHM 21. Hard class by definiton.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHM2123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

His notes aren't very organized, so he's pretty hard to follow. His tests are pretty hard too, but that's normal for the chem department.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Good teacher but somewhat disorganized...definitely crazy though